How much does it cost to ride a catamaran on Lake Ritsa in Abkhazia?

Renting a catamaran on Lake Ritsa is not cheap. The standard price asked on the central embankment is from 500 rubles per person for 30 minutes. That is, if you go together, half an hour of riding will cost 1000 rubles for two.

However, there is one trick that will help you save money. As we found out from personal experience, if you walk a little further along the embankment, to its very end, you can find boatmen who are ready to rent a catamaran a little cheaper, especially if you bargain. Bargaining in Abkhazia is common, so don't be shy.

For comparison, here are the main expenses that await you on Lake Ritsa in 2026:

Prices on Lake Ritsa (Abkhazia)

Service	Cost
Entrance to Ritsa National Park (adult)	700 rub.
Catamaran (per person for 30 min)	from 500 rub.
Car parking (for the whole day)	200 rub.
Lunch at a cafe on the embankment (hot dish)	500–700 rub.

Catamaran riding is perhaps the main activity on the lake. The views from the water are stunning: turquoise waters surrounded by mountains and the famous Stalin's dacha on the opposite shore. But keep in mind that the water in the lake is very cold (even in summer about +10°C), so swimming is officially prohibited, but riding with the breeze is just the thing.

If you are planning a trip to Ritsa, we advise you to bring cash for all pleasures — cards are not accepted everywhere, especially from private owners on the embankment.

More useful tips, information on how to get there on your own and what else to see along the way, you will find in our detailed guide: Lake Ritsa in Abkhazia: a complete guide for independent travelers.

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